Don't forget to check with the financial aid office of colleges your student is interested in for scholarship opportunities.

SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS

﻿NC State Park Scholarship - NC State﻿﻿Students should visit the Park Scholarship website to read about self-endorsement. All applicants must apply early deadline for undergraduate admissions and complete the Park Scholarship Application on their WOLFPaw account by Oct. 15.Applications to be school nominee are due later this month. School Form Linkhttps://park.ncsu.edu/

Morehead-Cain Scholarship - UNC​School nominees and self-nominated students must complete full application by Oct. 15. and undergraduate application by Jan. 15. You cannot apply for the Morehead-Cain AND apply Early Decision (binding) to another college.Applications to be school nominee are due later this month. School Form Linkhttp://www.moreheadcain.org/

Bryan Scholars Program (Merit/Athletic) - DavidsonTwo scholarships (one for female, one for male), valued at $120,00 over four years, are awarded to each entering class based on criteria of being an exceptional scholar-athlete. Notify your counselor if you wish to be nominated.

​Robertson Scholars ProgramUNC Chapel Hill & Duke University Collaborative ProgramIt should be noted that students who apply for the Morehead-Cain cannot apply for the Robertson through UNC, but may apply through Duke. There is no school nomination for the Robertson Scholars Program. Application due Nov. 15.https://robertsonscholars.org/

NC A&T State UniversityNEW SCHOLARSHIPCheatham-White Scholarship - FULL TUITION, books, housing, meals, and other expenses. Four summers of fully funded enrichment and networking opportunities that may include international travel and study.www.ncat.edu/academics/honors/cheatham-white

ACT Student Champion Award$500 non-renewable scholarship for... A student who has overcome challenges and can articulate education and career actions.Students must have a composite ACT score of a 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale.Preference given to underrepresented and/or first-generation college students.

PEO STAR ScholarshipA woman is eligible to be recommended for the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship provided she:

Exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success

Is in the final academic year (senior year) of her secondary education and is 20 years of age or under at the end of the calendar year

Has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada

Plans to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United States or Canada, full-time or part-time, in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation

Is recommended by and receives the vote of a local P.E.O. chapter​

Please see Ms. Hopkins by October 2 if you are interested in learning more about the PEO STAR Scholarship.

Appalachian State UniversityTo help streamline the admission and scholarship application processes, the Office of Admissions and the Office of University Scholarships partnered to establish a central deadline, as well as open the scholarship application to all students who apply for admission. Students who wish to be considered for merit scholarship opportunities or our selective academic programs (The Honors College and Watauga Residential College) must submit a complete application for admission and a complete scholarship application by November 15.A complete merit scholarship application consists of:

Complete application for admission

Three essays – prompts provided in the application

Two letters of recommendation – submitted via the electronic portal

Résumé – submitted through the student MyApp portal

*Should the student be interested in The Honors College or Watauga Residential College, they will have to submit an additional essay for each.

Alpha Psi Omega Chapter Debutante Program (for young ladies)Juniors or Seniors from New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender or Columbus County areas may apply.GPA must be 2.5 or above and have plans to attend college.Link to Application: www.akaalphapsiomega.com

​Elks National FoundationMost Valuable Student ScholarshipApplicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Read more about the program and access the application via this link:http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

N.C. Motherless Daughters ScholarshipFor North Carolina young women who have had the unfortunate loss of their mother. Two (2) scholarships available in the amount of $2,000 per semester. Both are renewable for up to four years.​www.sheroinc.org/scholarships

AXA Achievement Scholarship​One chosen from each state receives $10,000, and ten of those will be awarded an additional $15,000. The scholarship values ambition, respect, and college readiness. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted; we encourage you to apply early.​ Click HERE to visit the application site!

Ron Brown Scholar Programhttps://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description​​The Ron Brown Scholar Program (RBSP) honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. Since the Program’s inception in 1996, more than 300 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars.

Lenior-Rhyne University Teaching Scholars Office$5,500 per year for four yearsStudents should posses a sincere desire to serve others through a career in teaching.edu.lr.edu/teachingscholarscontact: monica.campbell@lr.edu

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATIONChanges to ACCESS Scholars ProgramThe ACCESS Scholars Program at Appalachian allows students to attend our university debt-free for four years. This year, the application process for the ACCESS Scholars Program has changed. To be considered, a student must:

Complete an application for admission by February 1.

Complete the electronic scholarship application (located on a student's MyApp portal). The ACCESS Scholars Program application and the merit scholarship application are one and the same – we will only consider students who apply for admission and scholarships by November 15 for merit scholarships; however, those who complete the application for scholarships after November 15 and prior to March 1 will be considered for the ACCESS Scholars Program.

Complete and submit the FAFSA to Appalachian. Should you have additional questions about the ACCESS Scholars Program, please contact Conner Brannan, Assistant Director of Admissions atbrannance@appstate.edu or 828-262-7766.

GE-Reagan Foundation ScholarshipHigh school seniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship are invited to apply for the 2018 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. This program annually provides college-bound students with $10,000 renewable scholarships – up to $40,000 total per recipient – and supports them as they lead and serve in college and beyond.​Applications for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will be accepted online until January 4, 2018. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online. You may also follow us on Facebook.

Coolidge Scholarship for Americahttps://coolidgescholars.org/​The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study.This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S.

New NC State Balanced Man Scholarship

The NC State chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is offering 4 one-time scholarships in the amounts of $1,000, $500, $150 and $100 to incoming freshmen men for the 2017 academic year!

The Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition is a group dedicated to “Encouraging and recognizing outstanding development that protects, conserves, improves, and provides awareness of our natural resources in the Lower Cape Fear region”. We are again this year offering a Scholarship Award as part of our program. The main scholarship information is provided below:

$1,000 scholarship, elegant desktop engraved plaque, and certificate

Purpose: Competitive scholarship to current graduating senior or high school graduate entering into a program at an accredited institution of higher learning located in Brunswick, New Hanover or Pender County, whose career path will include focusing on environmental stewardship through protection, conservation, improvement, and awareness of natural resources, etc., used to offset educational expenses (non-tuition linked)

http://www.stewardshipdev.org/scholarship

West Teaching Scholarship at the Catawba College Academy for TeachingYearly award of $2,500 for students interested in the teaching profession. This scholarship can be used in conjunction with other scholarships. Application available online at www.catawba.edu/academyforteaching

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGENeed-based SCHOLARSHIPShttp://cfcc.edu/finaid/Follow the above link to access two things: Application for CFCC-only scholarships, and the application for outside scholarships (two different applications). Half way down on the right hand side. Also available beside the applications are instructions for filling them out, as well as information about federal work-study options.Scholarship applications are processed AFTER class registration.

SENCLAND MOAA SCHOLARSHIP

The SENCLAND Chapter of the Military Officers Association of American is offering two (2) one-time scholarships in the amount of $3,000, and $2,000 to selected seniors in area high schools.

Senior cadets of area JROTC units **OR**seniors who are children of active or honorably retired military are eligible and encouraged to apply.​APPLICATION LINK

Zeta Phi Beta For a female high school senior in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties planning to attend a 4 year college or university.

Raleigh, NC — The Founders Scholarship was established in memory of NCTA's founding CEO. Following her death in the summer of 2011, NCTA launched this scholarship to support young women in North Carolina who are pursuing an academic and career path in STEM, with an emphasis on technology and engineering. Every year, two students are selected to receive the $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year) and a personal computer provided by Lenovo. Students meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply for this sponsorship:

Rising female college freshman, re-entry or transfer student, enrolling for undergraduate course work at an accredited institution of higher learning located in North Carolina. Must qualify for North Carolina resident status for tuition purposes.

Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Must declare a technology or engineering major or demonstrated interest in pursuing technology and/ or engineering

The online application is available at www.nctechnology.org and must be received (along with all required documents) by the May 31st deadline for consideration. Scholarship receipts will be notified by June 9th if selected.For further questions please contact the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) at 919.856.0393.About NCTAThe North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association and the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. NCTA is the intersection of leadership and technology, fueling the growth of North Carolina through executive engagement, public affairs, and a knowledge workforce. For more information, visitnctechnology.org.

“B. Davis Scholarship”

The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2018.

Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.